Serving 299 students in grades Prekindergarten-5, Ps 124 Silas B Dutcher ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in New York for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 30-39% (which is lower than the New York state average of 55%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 40-49% (which is lower than the New York state average of 62%).
The student:teacher ratio of 12:1 is higher than the New York state level of 11:1.
Minority enrollment is 81% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the New York state average of 59% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2024)
- Grades: Prekindergarten-5
- Enrollment: 299 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 12:1
- Minority Enrollment: 81%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in NY
- Math Proficiency: 30-39% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 40-49% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NY Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Ps 124 Silas B Dutcher ranks among the top 20% of public schools in New York for:
Category
Attribute
Diversity
School Overview
Ps 124 Silas B Dutcher's student population of 299 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 25 teachers has declined by 7% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-5
(offers virtual instruction)
(offers virtual instruction)
Total Students
299 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
25 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Ps 124 Silas B Dutcher ranks within the bottom 50% of all 4,093 schools in New York (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Ps 124 Silas B Dutcher is 0.66, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.72. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#3226 out of 4093 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
30-39%
55%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
40-49%
62%
Student : Teacher Ratio
12:1
11:1
American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
9%
10%
Hispanic
52%
29%
Black
16%
16%
White
19%
41%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
4%
3%
All Ethnic Groups
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
66%
51%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (15-16)
1%
5%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NY Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Ps 124 Silas B Dutcher's ranking?
Ps 124 Silas B Dutcher is ranked #3226 out of 4,093 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in New York.
What schools are Ps 124 Silas B Dutcher often compared to?
Ps 124 Silas B Dutcheris often viewed alongside schools like Ps 107 John W Kimball by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
30-39% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 55% NY state average), while 40-49% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 62% NY state average).
How many students attend Ps 124 Silas B Dutcher?
299 students attend Ps 124 Silas B Dutcher.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
52% of Ps 124 Silas B Dutcher students are Hispanic, 19% of students are White, 16% of students are Black, 9% of students are Asian, and 4% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Ps 124 Silas B Dutcher?
Ps 124 Silas B Dutcher has a student ration of 12:1, which is higher than the New York state average of 11:1.
What grades does Ps 124 Silas B Dutcher offer ?
Ps 124 Silas B Dutcher offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-5 (offers virtual instruction).
What school district is Ps 124 Silas B Dutcher part of?
Ps 124 Silas B Dutcher is part of New York City Geographic District #15 School District.
In what neighborhood is Ps 124 Silas B Dutcher located?
Ps 124 Silas B Dutcher is located in the Park Slope neighborhood of Brooklyn, NY. There are 13 other public schools located in Park Slope.
School Reviews
5 4/20/2021
A multi lingual, diverse small school. My kids love it the small and im depend nature of this school.
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